Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024
Rule 3. Chapter 1 of the code is amended as follows:
Sections 1.3.6.1, 1.3.6.2, 1.7.4, 1.7.5, 1.7.10, 1.7.10.1,
1.7.10.2, 1.7.10.3, 1.7.10.4, 1.7.12, 1.7.12.1, 1.7.12.2, 1.7.12.3, 1.7.12.4,
1.7.13, 1.7.16, 1.7.16.1, 1.7.16.2, 1.8, 1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3, 1.8.4, 1.8.5,
1.9.2, 1.9.3, 1.10, 1.10.1, 1.10.1.1, 1.10.1.2, 1.10.1.3, 1.10.1.4, 1.10.2,
1.10.3, 1.10.3.1, 1.10.3.2, 1.10.4, 1.10.4.1, 1.10.4.2, 1.10.4.3, 1.10.4.4,
1.10.5, 1.10.5.1, 1.10.5.2, 1.10.6, 1.10.7, 1.10.7.1, 1.10.7.2, 1.10.7.3,
1.10.7.4, 1.10.7.5, 1.10.8, 1.10.9, 1.10.9.1, 1.10.9.2, 1.10.9.3, 1.11, 1.11.1,
1.11.2, 1.11.3, 1.11.3.1, 1.11.3.2, 1.11.4, 1.12, 1.12.1, 1.12.2, 1.12.2.1,
1.12.2.2, 1.12.2.3, 1.12.2.4, 1.12.3.2, 1.12.4, 1.12.4.1, 1.12.4.2, 1.12.4.3,
1.12.5, 1.12.6, 1.12.7, 1.12.8, 1.12.9, 1.12.10, 1.12.11, 1.12.12, 1.12.13,
1.12.14, 1.12.15, 1.12.16, 1.12.17, 1.12.18, 1.12.19, 1.12.19.1, 1.12.19.2,
1.12.19.3, 1.12.20, 1.13, 1.13.1, 1.13.2, 1.13.3, 1.13.4, 1.13.5, 1.13.5.1,
1.13.5.2, 1.13.5.3, 1.13.5.4, 1.13.6, 1.13.7, 1.13.8, 1.13.9, 1.13.10, 1.13.11,
1.13.12, 1.13.12.1, 1.13.12.2, 1.13.12.3, 1.14.2, 1.14.3, 1.14.5, 1.16, 1.16.1,
1.16.2, 1.16.2.1, 1.16.2.2, 1.16.3, 1.16.4 and 1.16.5 of the code are July 14,
2010 deleted, sections 1.1.1, 1.3.1, 1.3.6.3, 1.6, 1.7.6.3 and 1.14.1 of the
code are amended, and sections 1.1.1.1 and 1.7.7.1 of the code are added to
read as follows:
1.1.1 The scope
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) Inspection of permanent and temporary
buildings, processes, equipment, systems, and other fire and related life
safety situations.
(2) Review of
design drawings and specifications for life safety systems, fire protection
systems, access, water supplies, processes, hazardous materials, and other fire
and life safety issues.
(3) Fire
and life safety education of fire brigades, employees, responsible parties, and
the general public.
(4) Existing
occupancies and conditions.
(5)
Maintenance and testing of fire protection systems and equipment.
(6) Access requirements for fire department
operations.
(7) Hazards from
outside fires in vegetation, trash, building debris, and other
materials.
(8) Regulation and
control of special events including, but not limited to, assemblage of people,
exhibits, trade shows, amusement parks, haunted houses, outdoor events, and
other similar special temporary and permanent occupancies
(9) Interior finish, decorations,
furnishings, and other combustibles that contribute to fire spread, fire load,
and smoke production.
(10) Storage,
use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation of flammable and
combustible solids.
(11) Storage,
use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation of hazardous
materials.
(12) Conditions
affecting fire fighter safety.
1.1.1.1 Nothing in these rules shall prohibit
a local jurisdiction from legally adopting a nationally recognized fire
prevention code. The locally adopted code shall not be applicable where the
bureau has been granted authority under 1941 PA 207, MCL 29.3c.
1.3.1 Upon notification made to
the bureau of fire services, items that fall under the scope (see 1.1) of this
code shall be addressed by an employee of the bureau of fire services or by
other authorized personnel assigned by the director of the bureau of fire
services to implement the act. This code shall apply to existing conditions
only. These rules do not apply in a local jurisdiction with a legally adopted
nationally recognized fire prevention code.
1.3.6.1 Deleted.
1.3.6.2 Deleted.
1.3.6.3 Repairs, renovations, alterations,
reconstruction, change of occupancy, and additions to buildings shall conform
to NFPA 101 and the Michigan Building Code.
1.6 Enforcement. The fire prevention code
shall be administered and enforced by the bureau of fire services.
1.7.5 Deleted.
1.7.6.3 To the full extent permitted by law,
any AHJ engaged in fire prevention and inspection work shall be authorized at
all reasonable times to enter and examine any building, structure, marine
vessel, vehicle, or premises other than 1- and 2-family dwellings for the
purpose of making fire safety inspections.
1.7.7.1 If, in the opinion of the AHJ,
adequate fire protection is not being provided in a building, structure, or
premises as required in these rules, or if fire protection is deemed necessary
due to hazardous or dangerous conditions involving the occupancy of a building,
or structure, then the property owner, owners representative, or tenant shall
install special fire protection equipment in accordance with these rules and
the requirements for the construction of new buildings and
structures.
1.7.10
Deleted.
1.7.10.1 Deleted.
1.7.10.2 Deleted.
1.7.10.3 Deleted.
1.7.10.4 Deleted.
1.7.12 Deleted.
1.7.12.1 Deleted.
1.7.12.2 Deleted.
1.7.12.3 Deleted.
1.7.12.4 Deleted.
1.7.16 Deleted.
1.7.16.1 Deleted.
1.7.16.2 Deleted.
1.8 Deleted.
1.8.1 Deleted.
1.8.2 Deleted.
1.8.3 Deleted.
1.8.4 Deleted.
1.8.5 Deleted.
1.9.2 Deleted.
1.9.3 Deleted.
1.10 Deleted.
1.10.1 Deleted.
1.10.1.1 Deleted.
1.10.1.2 Deleted.
1.10.1.3 Deleted.
1.10.1.4 Deleted.
1.10.2 Deleted.
1.10.3 Deleted.
1.10.3.1 Deleted.
1.10.3.2 Deleted.
1.10.4 Deleted.
1.10.4.1 Deleted.
1.10.4.2 Deleted.
1.10.4.3 Deleted.
1.10.4.4 Deleted.
1.10.5 Deleted.
1.10.5.1 Deleted.
1.10.5.2 Deleted.
1.10.6 Deleted.
1.10.7 Deleted.
1.10.7.1 Deleted.
1.10.7.2 Deleted.
1.10.7.3 Deleted.
1.10.7.4 Deleted.
1.10.7.5 Deleted.
1.10.8 Deleted.
1.10.9 Deleted.
1.10.9.1 Deleted.
1.10.9.2 Deleted.
1.10.9.3 Deleted.
1.11 Deleted.
1.11.1 Deleted.
1.11.2 Deleted.
1.11.3 Deleted.
1.11.3.1 Deleted.
1.11.3.2 Deleted.
1.11.4 Deleted.
1.12 Deleted.
1.12.1 Deleted.
1.12.2 Deleted.
1.12.2.1 Deleted.
1.12.2.2 Deleted.
1.12.2.3 Deleted.
1.12.2.4 Deleted.
1.12.3.2 Deleted.
1.12.4 Deleted.
1.12.4.1 Deleted.
1.12.4.2 Deleted.
1.12.4.3 Deleted.
1.12.5 Deleted.
1.12.6 Deleted.
1.12.7 Deleted.
1.12.8 Deleted.
1.12.9 Deleted.
1.12.10 Deleted.
1.12.11 Deleted.
1.12.12 Deleted.
1.12.13 Deleted.
1.12.14 Deleted.
1.12.15 Deleted.
1.12.16 Deleted.
1.12.17 Deleted.
1.12.18 Deleted.
1.12.19 Deleted.
1.12.19.1 Deleted.
1.12.19.2 Deleted.
1.12.19.3 Deleted.
1.12.20 Deleted.
1.13 Deleted.
1.13.1 Deleted.
1.13.2 Deleted.
1.13.3 Deleted.
1.13.4 Deleted.
1.13.5 Deleted.
1.13.5.1 Deleted.
1.13.5.2 Deleted.
1.13.5.3 Deleted.
1.13.5.4 Deleted.
1.13.6 Deleted.
1.13.7 Deleted.
1.13.8 Deleted.
1.13.9 Deleted.
1.13.10 Deleted.
1.13.11 Deleted.
1.13.12 Deleted.
1.13.12.1 Deleted.
1.13.12.2 Deleted.
1.13.12.3 Deleted.
1.14.1 Where required by
the AHJ for modification or rehabilitation, construction documents and shop
drawings shall be submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to the start of such
work as provided in Section 1.14.
1.16 Deleted.
1.16.1 Deleted.
1.16.2 Deleted.
1.16.2.1 Deleted.
1.16.2.2 Deleted.
1.16.3 Deleted.
1.16.4 Deleted.
1.16.5 Deleted.